# Event Details - **Event Name**: Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Thursdays) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Learn the core concepts of longform comedic improv. Thursdays.About this EventLearn the core concepts of longform comedic improv. Students will cover scene-work mechanics like editing, tag-outs and heightening in the context of game of the scene. Over this seven-week period, we'll build the groundwork for comedic moves that will elevate your scenes. Classes every Thursday August 27th to October 8th from 7:00-9:30pm.The course will culminate in a student show on Saturday, October 10th (exact time to be determined).Please read our and before signing up for a class or workshop.PREREQUISITES: Students are required to have taken Improv 101: Intro to Improv. If you have any questions about this policy, you may contact us here.CLASS REQUIREMENTS:Students are required to attend 2 improv shows at Mettlesome during the course (students get into shows for free)Students are allowed a maximum of 2 absences per course.ACCESSIBILITY NOTE:If you have questions, need assistance, or require any accommodations, please email us at hello@thisismettlesome.com.INSTRUCTOR: Charles Givens has been an improviser since 2000, beginning with Wake County's high school group, Teen Co. Charles has performed short-form, longform and recently sketch comedy with Mettlesome. He has taught improv workshops for Duke and NC State and has performed in improv festivals in Raleigh, Atlanta, Richmond, Williamsburg, and New York City. Charles currently coaches an independent longform improv team in Durham. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/improv-201-game-of-the-scene-thursdays/100001994750751194 - **Event Categories**: workshops, comedy, entertainment, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: American Underground (@Market) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 210.8, max: 236.53, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: American Underground (@Market) - **lat**: 35.9961135 - **long**: -78.9020364 - **full address**: American Underground (@Market), 212 West Main Street, Durham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Thursdays) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3ff2070302a7d8bde17da6d8842a96319f839c57f1525948f599e169ca8a3907-rimg-w1200-h1200-dceeedf1-gmir.jpg?v=1785001856 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Thursdays) being held? - **A:** Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Thursdays) takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm at American Underground (@Market), 212 West Main Street, Durham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Thursdays)? - **A:** Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Thursdays) is organized by Mettlesome Lab. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Thursdays) is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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